India's top archer, Harvinder Singh, created history by claiming India's first-ever gold medal in archery at the Paris Paralympics 2024. He defeated Poland's Lukasz Ciszek in the men's individual recurve final by 6-0, after coming back from behind in the semi-finals and quarter-finals. This marks a significant milestone for India in archery at the Olympics or Paralympics and adds to their impressive medal tally at the Paris Paralympics.
Brazilian defender Emerson Royal has officially signed with AC Milan from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of 15 million euros. The 25-year-old has 10 international caps and has signed a contract with Milan until 2028 with an option for one-year extension. This is a major move for the Italian club as they prepare to kick off their new season against Torino on Saturday. Additionally, stay updated on all Paris Olympics 2024 highlights and results, including the medal tally and Team India's progress.
On day 13 of the Paris Olympics 2024, India's last wrestler, Reetika Hooda, was eliminated in the quarterfinals while golfer Aditi Ashok finished at a tied-29th place and Diksha Dagar at a tied-49th place. With only one day left, Indian fans will have to rely on other countries' results to see if any wrestler can make it to the final and bring home a medal. Meanwhile, Aman Sehrawat secured a bronze medal for India in the men's 57kg freestyle category on Friday, bringing the total medal tally to six - five bronze and one silver. Follow the latest updates and results of India's athletes at the Paris Olympics 2024.
India's performance on Day 14 of the Paris Olympics 2024 was a mixed bag, with a bronze medal in wrestling and disappointing results in golf and athletics. However, all eyes are now on Reetika Hooda in the women's freestyle wrestling 76kg category, as she is India's last hope for a record-breaking medal tally before the games come to an end. The nation will also be rooting for Kyrgyzstan's Aiperi Medet Kyzy to win her semifinal match, giving Reetika a chance at the bronze medal. With India yet to win a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, all hopes rest on Kyzy's performance to secure a podium finish for Reetika.
Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was competing in his first Olympic Games, lost a close match to Mexican opponent Marco Verde Alvarez in the quarterfinals of the men's 71kg category. Despite putting up a great fight, Dev lost by a 1-4 split verdict and became the fifth Indian boxer to exit the Games. Stay updated with all the latest news and updates from the Paris Olympics 2024, including India's performance, medal tally, and event results.
Amidst fierce competition, Indian shooter Manu Bhaker secures her spot in the finals of the Women's 25m Air Pistol event at the Paris Olympic Games 2024. With two bronze medals already in her name, Bhaker is determined to clinch another medal to add to her tally. Her teammate Esha Singh, however, failed to make it to the finals after finishing 18th in the qualifying event. Stay updated with live coverage of Day 7 of the Paris Olympics to see if Bhaker can bring home another medal.
The 2024 Paris Olympics continue to be a showcase for the strength and talent of female athletes from Team USA. With nine out of 12 medals won by American women so far, the U.S. is on track to potentially surpass their record 58.4% of medals won by women in the Tokyo Games. Sports fans can follow along with the medal count for every event, including swimming, fencing, and cycling, through USA TODAY's WhatsApp Channel and app.
On day two of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Team GB put on an impressive performance with two medals won. Adam Peaty, who was aiming to become only the second male swimmer after Michael Phelps to win the same event at three consecutive Olympics, was unable to secure a gold medal in the men's 100m breaststroke, finishing instead with a silver. This was one of the two medals won by Team GB, with Kimberley Woods also taking home a bronze in the women's kayak final. Their performance, along with other standout performances such as Andy Murray and Dan Evans' dramatic comeback win in the men's doubles, made for an eventful Sunday at the Olympics.
India's Table Tennis players gave a mixed performance at the Olympics on Sunday with Achanta Sharath Kamal and Harmeet Desai suffering defeats in the men's singles event, while Sreeja Akula and Manika Batra secured spots in the round of 32. 10-time national champion Sharath Kamal's shock loss to Slovenian Deni Kozul was a major setback for the team. However, Sreeja and Manika's easy wins have made history as it's the first time India has two women's players in the Olympics singles event round of 32.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the dynamic Indian duo of badminton, wasted no time in their first group stage match at the Paris Olympics 2024. They defeated French opponents Lucas Corvee and Ronan Labar in just 46 minutes with two straight sets of 21-17, 21-14. Stay updated with all the live updates from Paris Olympics 2024 and check the updated medal tally and event results.